Catholic Diocese of the Old Catholics in Germany
The Catholic Diocese of the Old Catholics in Germany (German: Katholisches Bistum der Alt-Katholiken in Deutschland) is the German member body of the Union of Utrecht of Old Catholic Churches, which follow Ultrajectine theology. It is permitted to levy the German church tax on its members. Its episcopal see is in Bonn, as is its theological faculty. Its membership is concentrated around Cologne, Bonn, the Ruhr and southern Baden. The bishop of the diocese is Matthias Ring.
| Catholic Diocese of the Old Catholics in Germany | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Old Catholic |
| Theology | Ultrajectine |
| Governance | Episcopal |
| Leader | Matthias Ring, Catholic Bishop of the Old Catholics in Germany |
| Associations | International Old Catholic Bishops' Conference |
| Region | Germany |
| Headquarters | Bonn |
| Separated from | Catholic Church |
| Congregations | 55 |
| Members | 15,910 |
| Ministers | 100 |
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